Chris Fairbanks
Himself - Host
Almost Genius (2015)
Season 1
A celebration of the people, places, and things that try SO hard to succeed but come up just a bit short. Comedians and performers are digitally inserted into viral videos to comment on and congratulate these people on their bravery and ingenuity as they snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Released Dec. 30, 2015
Episode 30 min
14+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: imdb.show
Watch Providers: Spectrum On Demand, tru TV, YouTube TV
Network: truTV
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Grasping for Greatness
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate the people, places and things that try so hard to succeed but come up just a bit short.
Dec. 29, 2015, midnight
S1E2 - Missed It By That Much
Chris Fairbanks, April Richardson, and the Almost Genius cast are back with a smorgasbord of clips featuring people with some pretty big ideas, not all of which pan out in the end.
Jan. 5, 2016, midnight
S1E3 - A Day Late and a Dollar Short
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate the people, places, and things that try so hard to succeed but come up just a bit short. Check out a real-life lightsaber academy, the worst dating profiles EVER, plus a dance-off that's so bad, it's good!
Jan. 12, 2016, midnight
S1E4 - Desperately Seeking Super
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson shine the spotlight on those who strive for greatness but just miss the mark. Then, get ready for a mystical owl whisper, Zombie Apocalypse camp and a skateboarding taco.
Jan. 19, 2016, midnight
S1E5 - "A" for Effort
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson give shout outs to the people who need all the props they can get - from the man with the biggest mouth in the world, to a monk who stayed out a little too late.
Jan. 26, 2016, midnight
S1E6 - Daring the Universe
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate those who reach for the stars, but fall flat on their asses - from the best local mall commercial ever, to a man who can drive a car and play the recorder at the same time.
Feb. 2, 2016, midnight
S1E7 - Flying Too Close to the Sun
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson raise a glass to those who try hard but don't quite hit the mark - from a pop' n' lockin' marine, to the burping queen.
Feb. 9, 2016, midnight
S1E8 - Standing Ovation
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson give a round of applause to those who aren't quite ready for the spotlight. From a group of friends who get sexy on the slip 'n slide, to a dolphin Don Juan, to a funeral home dance party.
Feb. 16, 2016, midnight
S1E9 - Yes You Can!
From past-their-prime partiers, to a high speed wardrobe malfunction, hosts Chris and April salute those competitors who struggle just to find the finish line.
Feb. 23, 2016, midnight
S1E10 - We're #2
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson turn lemons into hilarious lemonade, making the most of people who've soured on success.
March 1, 2016, midnight
S1E11 - Close But No Cigar
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson aim the spotlight at the understudies in life. From an unbalanced pageant girl, to a banana-wielding Italian, to a literal pop-eye...we give those who continually fall short their moment to shine!
March 8, 2016, midnight
S1E12 - Sports Edition
From sprinting sumos, to super fan freakouts, and more balls to the face than you can count...hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate those athletes who go for the gold but settle for silver.
March 22, 2016, midnight
Network: truTV
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Dec. 30, 2015
Last Air Date: July 18, 2016, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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